Compare Mercedes SL R231 vs Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes SLK R171 facelift

Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 300 MT
SLK 300
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1315 mm / 51.8 in
Size | Length
4617 mm / 181.8 in
4535 mm / 178.5 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
97%
96%
74%
Pros
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
Cons
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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